Growth exterminator



Feb. 2, 1937. A. M. SCHRCI EDER 4 GROWTH EXTERMINATOR Filed May 25, 1936 ATTORNEY Patented Feb. 2, 1937 3 Glaims.

This invention relates to exterminators especially adapted for killing dandelions, weeds and other undesirable growths in lawns and has for the primary object the provision of a simple and in xpensive device of this character which may be easiiy handled and actuated to sever the undesirable growth and deliver onto the stems and roots thereof a predetermined amount of exterminating substance for killing the roots and thereby eliminate the undesirable growth so that grass will more readily grow.

With these and other objects in view, this invention consists in certain novel features of construction, combination and arrangement of parts to be hereinafter more fully described and claimed.

For a complete understanding of my invention, reference is to be had to the following description and accompanying drawing, in which Figure l is a side elevation, partly in section, illustrating an exterminator constructed in accordance with my invention.

Figure 2 is a fragmentary vertical sectional View showing the exterminator positioned ready for severing undesirable growth.

Figure 3 is a view similar to Figure 2, showing the exterminator occupying a position after the severance of the growth.

Figure 4 is a top plan view showing the combined cutter and plunger.

Figure 5 is a sectional View taken on the line 5-5 in Figure 2.

Figure 6 is a sectional view taken on the line 5-5 of Figure 3.

Referring in detail to the drawing, the numeral 9 indicates a handle of hollow formation and of a suitable length and provides a reservoir for the accommodation of an exterminating liquid or substance. The handle at one end is closed by a removable cap 2 so that the exterminating liquid may be readily placed in the handle or the reservoir provided thereby. A sleeve 3 is detachably secured to the other end of the handle and forms a chamber for the accommodation of a coil spring 3. The chamber is in communication with the interior of the handle so that the exterminating liquid may readily pass therein. The free end of the sleeve has threaded thereto a bushing 5 which slidably supports a plunger 6 carrying at one end a head '5 operating in the sleeve 3. The head I is engaged by one end of the spring while the opposite end of the spring engages a seat 8 forming an integral part of the sleeve 3 and providing an abutment for the end of the handle l to engage. The plunger 6 is of rectangular shape in cross section and the opening in the bushing 5 is correspondingly shaped while the head I is shaped to match the walls of the sleeve 3. Bypass grooves 9 are formed in the walls of the sleeve 3.

The free end of the plunger 6 has formed thereon a combined guard and cutter l0. Said combined guard and cutter includes a plate-like portion E l acting as a guard and fork-shaped prongs 52 providing the cutter. The opposing edges of the prongs l2 converge and are sharpened or beveled, as shown at H3. The guard il extends at right angles to the cutter l2. The guard ll limits the inward movement of the plunger 6 in the sleeve 3. The plunger 6 is provided with a passage l l having an outlet 55 located adjacent the guard H where the latter forms onto the cutter l2. The passage H.- communicates with a series of passages l5 opening outwardly through the faces of the plunger. The angularly related faces of the plunger cooperates with the walls of the sleeve in forming a measuring chamber H, the passages l6 being in continuous communication therewith. The head 1 is removable from the plunger 6 and acts as a valve element between the handle and the measuring chamber 17 and in order that the handle be in communication with the measuring chamber ll the plunger must be moved inwardly to its fullest extent bringing the head l opposite the bypasses 9, then the exterminating liquid will pass into the measuring chamber ll for filling the latter. The plunger when in said position has the outlet l5 thereof, closed by lying within the bushing 5 preventing the escape of exterminating liquid from the measuring chamber and the passages associated therewith.

Normally the spring 4 positions the plunger 6 outwardly so that the head 1 engages the bushing 5, as shown in Figure 2. In operation, the cutter l2 is brought into engagement with the growth, as shown in Figure 2. A pressure is placed on the handle, moving the plunger inwardly of the sleeve until the guard ll abuts the bushing 5. The measuring chamber I1 is then in communication with the reservoir of the handle receiving a predetermined amount of exterminating substance from the reservoir. A further pressure is placed on the handle to bring about the severance of the growth, as shown in Figure 3. The pressure is slightly released on the handle to permit the spring to move the handle upwardly bringing the plunger 6 into its outermost position so as to allow the exterminating substance in the measuring chamber to flow onto the roots of the growth after the severance thereof It is to be noted that during the severance of the growth, as shown in Figure 3, the outlet l5 of thelpassage I4 is closed, consequently preventing the exterminating substance from flowing outwardly from the measuring chamber.

Having described the invention, I claim:

1; A growth exterminator comprising a handle forminga reservoir for an exterminating sub stanceya sleeve secured to said handle and in communication therewith, a valve type plunger slidable in said sleeve and cooperating therewith in forming a measuring chamber which when in one position is in communication with the handle and when in another position is closed to said handle, said valve type plunger having an outlet communicating with the measuring chamben and opening outwardly through one side there- 'of .to permit the measuring chamber to empty 7 when in one of its positions and to prevent empty- 7 ing of the measuring chamber when in its other position, and a cutter carried by said plunger-like valvel.

' 2."A growth exterminator comprising a handle forming a reservoir for an exterminating substance, a sleeve secured to said handle and in communication therewith, a valve type plunger slidable in said sleeve and cooperating therewith in forming a measuring chamber which when in one position is in communication with the handle Y and when in another position is closed to said handle, said valve type plunger having an outlet communicating with the measuring chamber and opening outwardly through one side thereof to permit the measuring chamber to empty when in one of its positions and to prevent emptying of the measuring chamber when in its other position, a spring acting on the plunger like valve to position the same for closing the measur-,

ing chamber to the handle, and a cutter carried by said plunger like valve. 7

3. A growth exterminator comprising a handle forming a reservoir for an exterminating substance, a sleeve secured to said handle and in communication therewith, a valve type plunger slidable in said sleeve and cooperating therewith in forming a measuring chamber which when in one position is in communication with the han dle andwhen in another position is closed to said handle, said valve type plunger having an outlet communicating. with the measuring 'chamber'and opening outwardly through one side thereof to permit the measuring chamber to empty when 

